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DP10 ZCU

2010 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

103,700 mi
Last recorded103,700 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP10 ZCU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 103,700 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 103,061 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 103,061 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 100,121 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 97,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 96,001 miles

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres deteriorating

Pass 5 Aug 2021 94,236 miles

front tyres worn

Pass 14 Aug 2020 91,643 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 91,643 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 85,330 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 78,252 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 63,579 miles

Both rear tyres heavily cracked on sidewalls but no ply/cord exposed at the time of test.

Fail 27 Jul 2017 63,511 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres heavily cracked on sidewalls but no ply/cord exposed at the time of test.

Pass 29 Jul 2016 41,070 miles

nearside rear tyre slight cut

Pass 11 Aug 2015 30,851 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 24,612 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 19,469 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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DP10 ZCU is a 2010 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2010 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 80,809 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DP10 ZCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 16 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DP10 ZCU registered?

DP10 ZCU is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 11 August 2010.

Is DP10 ZCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DP10 ZCU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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